Median house price
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SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Bookpurnong, 5333
Est. population · Jun 2025
161
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.2%
Median age
37
Median income
$1,593/wk
Employment rate
63.7%
Languages at home
2%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
Bookpurnong offers a slower smaller community life in Loxton Waikerie Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Reported crime has been rising recently.
At a glance
Bookpurnong snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
161
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
82nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
9th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
161(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +3.2% over 5 years · 9th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +3.2%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +5
- Growth rank in SA
- 9th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~150), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 157
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,593
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 52
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,192
- Employment rate
- 63.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 45 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 14
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 87
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 22 residents
- State safety percentile
- 82.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 34
- Increase (daily rate)
- +180.8%
Most common offence types
- Dangerous Or Negligent Acts5
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion5
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Riverland General Hospital (9.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 33° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 58 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 53 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 83 mm · ~10 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 3 proposals
April 2026
- Agricultural building (machinery store)1174 BOOKPURNONG RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of a detached single storey dwelling with UMR verandah and construction of an outbuilding including associated earthworks and retaining walls338 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333;LOT 102 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of an Outbuilding (domestic storage)306 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
April 2025
- Installation and operation of two (2) Frost Boss frost fans with a Perkins engineLOT 60 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding (garage)718 BOOKPURNONG RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
January 2025
- Construction of an Agricultural Building2195 STANITZKI RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Gable Carport115 GORDON RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Garage & Verandah UMR and associated EarthworksLOT 204 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of a Store (personal storage)LOT 204 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of an Office with Verandah UMR associated with the existing Horticultural use of the landLOT 421 BOOKPURNONG RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a detached dwelling (with a suspended floor), outbuilding (shed) and associated retaining walls and rainwater tanksLOT 15 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
May 2023
- Installation and operation of one (1) front fan (Frost Boss C49 frost fan)LOT 1 BOOKPURNONG RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
- Installation and operation of one (1) frost fan (Frost Boss C49 frost fan)803 BOOKPURNONG RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a habitable outbuilding (gym room)306 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and construction of carport - resubmission of lapsed application (DA 551/233/2019)1004 BOOKPURNONG RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
July 2022
- Construction of two (2) Agricultural BuildingsLOT 26 STANITZKI RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Under Assessment
June 2022
- Detached dwelling - variation to DA 551.200.2020386 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
August 2021
- Construction of an agricultural building2195 STANITZKI RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
March 2021
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with an alfresco area280 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
January 2021
- Change of use of existing dwelling and studio to seasonal worker accommodation for a maximum of 12 people.54 SCHWARZ RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
2020· 7 proposals
November 2020
- Installation and commissioning of three (3) Frostboss C49 frost fans803 BOOKPURNONG RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
- Installation and commissioning of two (2) FrostBoss C49 frost fans803 BOOKPURNONG RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
- Jetty and Retaining Wall1004 BOOKPURNONG RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
October 2020
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment76 GORDON RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333;LOT 41 BOOKPURNONG RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
- Split level detached dwelling with a double garage and decking276 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment28 BRAND DR BOOKPURNONG SA 5333;28A BRAND DR BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
September 2020
- Construction of an agricultural building with coloured cladding343 NITSCHKE RD BOOKPURNONG SA 5333Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- LAL LAL FMI PTY LTDFood Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 22.9 km away).
Coalition 68.8%Labor 31.1%
5.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Loxton NorthLabor 26.7% · Coalition 73.3% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
- BerriLabor 41.8% · Coalition 58.2% TPP (2025)8.2 km away
- LoxtonLabor 26.6% · Coalition 73.4% TPP (2025)11.5 km away
- LyrupLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
- GlossopLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)12.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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